I was so surprised that the auntie at Chin Mee Chin Confectionery actually remembers Gavin even though we haven’t been there for ages. Probably because she has a grandson of the same age and used to compare notes with me about the food I fed my son. Well, apart from her good memory, she still takes order the same cute way. Drawing zeros for buns and squares for toasts. Haha.
Unfortunately, my own memory is poorer. I forgot and decided to go along with my husband’s order of kaya bun with butter. Big mistake! The taste was good alright but I was over satiated even after a few hours, just after taking one bun with two half boiled eggs. And that was when I remembered why I used to order only their toasts. Or maybe the real reason was because I gobbled up the custard puff too fast? But it was simply irresistable! So warm, light and fluffy.
Anyway, we sat where we could watch the family work at the kitchen while waiting. It’s always a buzz of activities as the three ladies busied themselves toasting the breads and buns at the charcoal stove, brewing fresh coffee and tea for their many customers while the others were baking the pastries far behind.
Oh did I mention that this is a family business? In fact, my husband thinks they are probably just living right next to the shop as he has seen some of the family members walking in and out of the terrace house next door. Wow. Talk about convenience and time efficiency.
Where is the Confectionery?
MS: At 204 East Coast Road.
Comment by mother superior — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 @ 9:13 am
The kaya sure looks thick. =P~
Ashes: Ya boy, thick and nice. But later jelat lah.
Comment by Ashes — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 @ 9:32 am
oh yum yum….kaya toast and half boiled eggs…my favourite…yum yum…..one more food haunt to check out…thanks…used to only eat at ah kun….
Comment by Jan (My lovely Rays) — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 @ 9:44 am
Hehe, ya, where is this place huh?
I like the thick thick kaya and butter…
Comment by Eileen — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 @ 9:45 am
Oh..thanks, just saw your reply to MS..
Comment by Eileen — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 @ 9:46 am
I love the new banner, and once again, just the pictures on your site make me want to eat everything in my pantry closet!
Comment by Black Belt Mama — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 @ 12:42 pm
wOw Kow! My type of breakfast! :g slurp slurp but ah~ at 204 east coast rd… hv to wait till weekend
btw, operate till what time? any rest day?
wtpg: Open 8.30am to 5pm daily except Monday. This shop was featured on Channel U or 8 before too.
Comment by wtpgrr — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 @ 3:40 pm
Look at the big blob of butter on the toast!! Ooo lala.. I’m sure it tastes heavenly.
Oh.. how I miss half boil egg.. I love them, and because I’m pregnant.. I try to avoid any half cooked food in fear of salmonella bacteria.
Did Gavin like what they offer?
ZM: Gavin wasn’t with us that morning. We came here after dropping him off to school. But he’s been there and doesn’t mind the toast.
Comment by zara's mama — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 @ 4:51 pm
There are quite a few nice eatries along East Coast Road and Katong, but finding a parking lot is always a problem.
KY: Yes, it’s difficult to park especially on Sunday. Usually, we park behind the shop.
Comment by kwai yoke — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 @ 3:12 pm
CMC’s one of my fave breakfast places. I like the kaya bun but like you said, it is quite jelat. I love their luncheon meat bun. And the place is so quaint and nostalgic too.
fuzzoo: I didn’t know they have the luncheon meat bun. Must try next time. I love their custard puffs. Fantastic!
Comment by fuzzoo — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 @ 9:00 pm
I haven’t had half boiled eggs since i was 14 .. hahhaha! my mom used to make one for us each morning before school..
Kaya bun is my favourite..!
Comment by Mama Bok — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 @ 12:02 pm